Making it Local
In its 30-year history the AONB partnership has been pivotal in securing funds to support the environmental, social and economic development of the Blackdown Hills area. One such initiative was [...]
The making of the Blackdown Hills AONB
On 26 June 2021, Blackdown Hills celebrates 30 years since its designation as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. In the coming months, guest bloggers will be sharing their reflections on the [...]
Chair’s Blog – June 2021
The latest update from chair of the Blackdown Hills AONB Partnership, Bruce Payne.
Funding for Farming in Protected Landscapes
Blackdown Hills AONB will be helping to deliver Defra's new Farming in Protected Landscapes programme, opening 1 July, which will fund projects that will support nature recovery, tackle climate [...]
Walk this May
May is National Walking Month and Naturally Healthy Month. So, walk this May and we’ll help you take the Blackdown Hills in your stride.
Encouraging responsible visits as we offer a warm welcome
It is wonderful that so many people have begun to spend more time in the great outdoors and are getting to know the UK countryside better. Nevertheless, an increase in the number and range of [...]
Chair’s blog – March 2021
Bruce Payne, chair of the Blackdown Hills AONB partnership management group, takes a look at work underway and plans for brighter year to come.
Chair’s blog – December 2020
Bruce Payne, chair of the Blackdown Hills AONB partnership management group reflects on a challenging year and looks forward to a brighter 2021.
Green Recovery grant for Somerset’s AONBs
Somerset’s Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty are to receive a grant of £248,900 from the government’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund to work on an exciting new regional nature-recovery project.
By Clare Groom
Posted Devon Carbon Plan consultation
Climate change is already having an impact on our landscape, wildlife and communities and it will continue to do so into the future unless we take action. As part of Devon’s response to the [...]
